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1980s EntertainmentMusicThe '80s was the beginning period of great income disparity and the focus on affluence was reflected in the music. There were also new genres that arose, such as Hip Hop and the "New Wave", which was a mix of punk, electronica, and '60s pop. MTV was also the first television network to showcase the works of iconic artists, which gave popularity to new music.1980Ronald Reagan elected as president 1981 First woman was appointed to U.S. Supreme Court 1985The wreckage of the Titanic was found

1986Space shuttle Challenger explodesHands Across America1987Black MondayWorld population reached 5 billion1988George H.W. Bush elected as presidentTelevision/FilmTV was transformed in the 80s. By 1985, 68% of all American adults watched television daily and 88% were subscribed to a paid cable service. This decade was the golden age for prime time soap operas. Multinational corporations bought and merged many movie studios, ending the period of artistic experimentation in Hollywood. The industry has returned to financial success and global dominance through the development of blockbuster franchises, large-scale marketing campaigns, and content aimed at children. ConnectionsOverviewDuring the 1980s, many Americans embraced a new moderation in social, economic, and political life. These were mainly characterized by the policies of President Ronald Reagan, who was a powerful political figure, as well as an interpreter of American culture. This era saw a re-emergence of spirit since the stagnant economy of the '70s. This decade is remembered for its materialism and consumerism, and the rise of the "yuppie". It was also an explosion of blockbuster movies and the emergence of cable networks such as MTV, which introduced the music video and launched careers of iconic artists. Lastly, the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger triggered technological interest in science, mechanics, and global communications.Sourceshttp://www.allmusic.com/album/pretty-in-pink-original-soundtrack-mw0000195345http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/songoftheyear/http://www.buzzle.com/articles/1980s-timeline-important-events-of-the-1980s.htmlhttp://www.clothingandsociety.com/music-and-fashionhttp://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/the-election-of-ronald-reagan-in-1980-a-reemergence-of-economic-political-conservatism.html#lessonhttp://eightiesclub.tripod.com/id13.htm http://www.history.com/topics/1980shttp://history1900s.about.com/od/timelines/tp/1980timeline.htmhttp://www.inthe80s.com/time1986.shtmlhhttp://nostalgiacafe.proboards.com/thread/251/1980s-music-entertainmenthttps://soundcloud.com/vengy/thriller-michael-jacksonhttp://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/may/02/popandrock#80shttp://www.thepeoplehistory.com/80smusic.htmlhttp://www.ushistory.org/us/59a.aspImpactNowCulture1980John Lennon assassinated1981Bob Marley diesLaunch of MTV1982Michael Jackson releases 'Thriller'1989Billboard Magazine namedMichael Jackson the best artist of the decade1989Proposal for the World Wide Web1984Ronald Reagan co-opts Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' 1983Karen Carpenter dies CDs are first released. 1983 Sally Ride first American women in space Motorola first mobile phoneSony first camcorder1982The Reverend Sun Myung Moon marries 2,075 couples at Madison Square Garden.1984Apple Computer releases the Macintosh personal computer1985Rock 'n' Roll Hall of fame is opened. 1986Beastie Boys' Licensed to Ill became the #1 Hip Hop album in USA1988CDs outsell vinyl for the first time ever1987The first five Beatles albums are released on CD1989TNT was started by Ted Turner1984Footloose releasedSixteen CandlesPG-13 movie rating created1985The Breakfast Club and Back to the Future released1988US advertising is permitted on Soviet TV1980CNN broadcasted worldwide1981MTV founded August 11982 E.T. movie released1986Oprah Winfrey show premierePretty in Pink released1987Fox TV was bornDirty Dancing released1983125 million people viewed last episode of M*A*S*HThriller1980: Blondie - Call Me1981: Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes1982: Olivia Newton-John - Physical1983: Police - Every Breath You Take1984: Prince - When Doves Cry1985: Wham! - Careless Whisper1986: Dionne and Friends - That's What Friends Are For1987: Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian1988: George Michael - Faith1989: Chicago - Look AwayA printed presidential campaign advertisement for President Ronald Reagan in 1980.The rise of graffiti became a new form of art in the 1980s. Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring were two of the most recognized graffiti artists.Jean-Michel Basquiat, Philistines, 1982Keith Haring, Retrospect, 1989Music and television were two of the biggest influential aspects in the 1980s. Both impacted lifestyle, fashion, dance, and class status.Fashion: Teenagers tend to get their style from their favorite musicians or actors because they have always set the tone for fashion trends. Because of this, artists and television show creators saw this as an opportunity to develop their own clothing lines to sell. Also, name brand companies partnered up with these musicians and actors to make their clothing more popular.Class status: The idea of wealth was often portrayed in television shows and films because America was becoming an affluent society again, causing the rise of the Yuppie. Those who were in a lower class illustrated their lifestyles in music and art.Dance: Musicians introduced new dance moves to Americans in their music videos, aired on MTV. Popular dances from different genres were break dancing, slam dancing or moshing, and the electric slide. Pretty In PinkDirector John Hughes appropriately enhanced his '80s movies with new wave soundtracks. Where earlier films like The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles included the occasional Wang Chung or Simple Minds track, though, 1986's Pretty in Pink boasted a full lineup of "rock of the '80s" highlights. Pretty in Pink qualifies as one of the more relevant youth culture soundtracks. Songs are included from the Psychedelic Furs, OMD ("If You Leave"), and Suzanne Vega ("Left of Center"). This is a magazine ad mini-poster featuring Joe Camel and a C4 Corvette from the 1980s. The Joe Camel advertising campaign was so successful it was pulled. Apparently the cartoon camel appealed to small children.Fashion influenced by the soap series Dynasty and Dallas Dynasty.Vintage AdThe 1980s was the first decade to use pop songs in movies. Already released music was taken and used, instead of having music produced for the film. Movies such as Pretty in Pink, Footloose, and Against All Odds featured hit original songs. Some of the songs became even more popular than the movie. Dance SceneIn its early years, MTV's main target demographic were young adults, but today, MTV's programming is primarily targeted at adolescents and teenagers in addition to young adults. Although we are more advanced in technology and science, American culture of the 1980s is very similar to today’s culture.70s/80sRemix